Patents by Inventor Michael J. Aucutt

Michael J. Aucutt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of detecting the presence of sugar in steam generating systems
    Patent number: 5238846
    Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of sugars in the water of a steam generating system by using an indicator composition comprised of potassium permanganate and an acetate in an aqueous solution. After a period of time, depending upon the temperature of the sample tested, the color of the sample is observed to determine if sugars are present in the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Assignee: Betz Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Aucutt